Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Cinema Comes to York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Crux's Church
- New Shopping Centres
- York Art Gallery
- The Red Tower
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Jubbergate
- The Railway Institute
- 62 Low Petergate
- Bootham Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Central Library